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Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce

Irish Chicken in Whiskey Cream Sauce: Indulgent Comfort Food for Everyone

A delightful comfort dish featuring chicken in a rich Irish whiskey cream sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Tenderizing mallet
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

for the chicken

  • 2 pound Chicken Breast, cut in half and thinly pounded out into cutlets
  • Kosher Salt, Morton’s to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • All-Purpose Flour for dusting
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

for the cream sauce

  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 ounces Irish Whiskey
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
  • Kosher Salt, Morton’s as needed
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper as needed
  • 2 teaspoons Chives plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

for the chicken

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half, then pound them out with a tenderizing mallet till even and thin between two pieces of plastic cling film. If they get too big, cut them in half again; 2 extra large chicken breasts may yield you 8 pieces.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust each side with flour also.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove, melt the butter and oil together. When the oil is hot and shimmering in the pan, place 3-4 pieces of chicken in it and cook till golden brown on both sides. Repeat until all the chicken has been seared, removing the browned chicken to a plate and reserving until needed.

for the cream sauce

  • In the same skillet, add the butter and flour to it and whisk together to form a roux; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the Irish Whiskey.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chives (save some chives for on top before serving).
  • Cook the sauce, stirring often until it thickens slightly.
  • Return the chicken with any juices it released back to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes longer until the sauce is luscious and clinging to the chicken.
  • Garnish with reserved chives and serve over rice, pasta, or with potatoes.

Notes

Tenderizing the chicken is one of my most suggested techniques for more enjoyable chicken. Don't skip this step. Taste and adjust sauce flavors as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 45gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food, Cream Sauce, easy recipe, Irish Chicken, Whiskey Chicken
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